Apply now at: https://www.tubman.org/give-help/volunteer-intern/volunteerintern-application.html
Role Summary
Volunteer will assist staff in organizing and delivering meals to individuals and families living at Tubman’s shelter for victims/survivors of domestic violence. The shelter is located at Tubman East in Maplewood.
Impact & Benefits
- Contribute to a positive and respectful living experience for families in shelter
- Assist in providing a safe and healthy living environment
Position Responsibilities
- Portion out and deliver individual meals to each room in the shelter
- Follow COVID-19 protocols to ensure safety
- Assist with clean up as needed
- Build positive, safe, and friendly connections with residents
- Communicate concerns to staff as needed
Position Qualifications
- Friendly, supportive, mature, and reliable
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and have good judgment in unexpected situations
- Understand and work from the agency’s set of values and philosophical approaches, including trauma-informed and strength-based care
- Ability to engage with a diverse group of clients and team members with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Must be 16 and older
Time Commitment & Availability
- One consistent 2 hour shift each weekend preferred (with some flexibility): Saturday or Sunday, either 11 am-1 pm or 5-7 pm
Supervision & Training
- Attend Tubman’s Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Trainings
- Supervised by Shelter staff
